oklahoma city: We know coolness when we see it : Introducing the new iPhone version of JeffClickHomes.com
- 08/17/08 09:14 AM
There was a time when being an Apple user meant also being an outcast...someone looked down upon by those who were among the PC-using masses. "Oh, sure, they're good for graphics," they'd say, looking down their noses, often through black, thick-rimmed glasses as they snorted and nearly hyperventilated with that trademark laugh of the early geek-era. I'm a proud survivor of that geek-bullying, and I'm proud to say I've been an Apple fan boy before it was cool to be one, and I have proof. I started my software company from my dorm room my freshman year at OBU, and I … (0 comments)
oklahoma city: A Geek's Christmas In July : A few tech goodies arrive early for the Jeff Click Homes Parade Home
- 07/28/08 06:27 AM
If we're all honest with ourselves, there has been at least one occasion in our lives when something special was to be arriving in the mail. It usually takes place some time during childhood, and for me, it was a new skateboard I'd earned by winning a Christmas card selling contest in grade school. But even as adults, with the changes in how we make purchases online, some of us still caught up in the excitement of looking out the window every three minutes to see if the UPS guy has arrived. I recently succumbed to the temptation of waiting with … (1 comments)
oklahoma city: ModernLandRun.com : Oklahoma City's New Blog For Real Estate Professionals
- 05/03/08 07:59 AM
I'd like to invite all ActiveRain members with an interest in the Oklahoma City Metro Real Estate market to check out my new blog with daily commentary and links to relevant stories and data regarding our market. ModernLandRun is bent towards an optimistic view of market conditions and opportunities OKC, and includes commentary, analysis, and relevant links of interest to real estate professionals. It also includes a number of tailored RSS feeds, including a "Good News" feed, making it both flexible and easy to track on a daily basis. From the "About" page... "ModernLandRun is the result of a combination of … (0 comments)
oklahoma city: Oh, So You're The Builder? : The things a builder learns while manning his own model home
- 01/13/08 09:37 AM
I'm hearing more and more about how uncommon it is, which surprises me. And while I know I'm probably tipping off my competitors who frequent this blog (trust me, we know), it actually disappoints me. "Oh, so you're the builder?!" Shoppers are shocked to be greeted by "the builder" when they walk into a model home. The actual builder. Yes, the real, live owner of the company. It seems like a no-brainer to me, especially when my name's on the sign, that it's not unreasonable for a visitor to expect to have a chance at getting to meet the builder...the one … (6 comments)
oklahoma city: COHBA Ends A Regal Era : Caleb wins Builder of the Year, Jim installed as President, and one more year to go...
- 12/15/07 02:04 AM
On Friday evening, the Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association celebrated its final Christmas Banquet and Officer Installation at our building of over 40 years, closing an era at The Regal Room. It was a grand event, with friend, fellow builder, and 2007 President Caleb McCaleb awarded with "Builder Of the Year," and Jim McWhirter of Gemini Homes installed as the 2008 President. I was installed as Vice President, while Mark Dale of Carriage Homes was installed as Treasurer, and Jim Schuff of Vesta Homes was moved into the Secretary position. As this year's Vice President, I look forward to serving as … (0 comments)
oklahoma city: Pano-Mania: Jeff Click Homes furnished model home in Silverhawk goes virtual with Newspin 360
- 11/26/07 03:26 AM
As probably the geekiest builder in this part of the country, I love finding new ways to incorporate technology into the building process, as well as in marketing to new home buyers. We put a great deal of effort and resources towards our web site, which is the most effective and efficient way to communicate to prospective clients, and showcase our service and product. From providing detailed information on homes and communities, to a several-thousand-and-counting photo gallery, our web site is every bit as important as a good furnished model home, as it hosts over 3,000 unique visitors on a slow … (0 comments)
oklahoma city: Time To Give Thanks: Thanksgiving Weekend Hours & Thoughts
- 11/21/07 12:40 AM
It just doesn't seem like the Holidays until the good ol' Oklahoma weather kicks in on a moment's notice. Now that we've found our way into the 30s, let the celebrating begin, and get the cider and chili on the stove! For Thanksgiving weekend, the Jeff Click Homes Model Home in Silverhawk will be closed on Thursday so that our staff and trades can enjoy time with their families. Friday through Sunday, we will be open by appointment only for touring of any of our homes, including the model. If you would like to schedule a tour, please contact Chris George … (1 comments)
oklahoma city: Sun Sets On Parade : The 2007 COHBA Parade Of Homes Wrap-Up
- 10/31/07 04:59 AM
Now that I've had a day off and caught up on some sleep after 18 days straight of preparing for and working during the Parade Of Homes, I've had the chance to reflect on it and discuss it with staff and fellow builders. Here are a few thoughts: On the Parade in general: Probably most notable about this year's Parade is that it was a month later than usual. Thanks to extended rainy weather during the summer, the Parade Committee elected to postpone it one month to provide builders with a much-needed extra month for completion of their homes. I voted … (1 comments)
oklahoma city: Parade Madness : What you get when you combine the Parade Of Homes and a weekend of perfect weather
- 10/21/07 10:43 AM
Fall is gently easing us into cooler temperatures, making for perfect home shopping weather, and it seems that Oklahomans agree. Now that we're into day two of Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association's 2007 Parade Of Homes, and college games are out of the way for the weekend, lookers are out and about! We've had a broad spectrum of spectators, from single professionals and empty nesters, to apartment renters in the city and home owners as far away as Lawton, many of whom have come out specifically to view our Jeff Click Homes Parade entry in Silverhawk. I'd estimate Saturday we had … (4 comments)
oklahoma city: Bathroom Bliss : 5 Differences To Look For In Every Bathroom In Jeff Click Homes
- 10/08/07 05:32 AM
It's easy to get caught up in focusing on major aspects and amenities of a home when making what is often an overwhelming decision. Finding the right combination of the several-dozen big-ticket items can often distract from some of the smaller details a home might be missing, but that are no less important to comfortable and practical living. Selecting the right floorplan, getting the granite counter tops in the kitchen, and finding just the right paint color are important, but equally important is what is going into an area of the home you're sure to spend significant time in. It's where … (0 comments)
oklahoma city: Prime Time, But Not Sub-Prime : Why the so-called mortgage crisis shouldn't affect your desire or ability to buy a new home
- 09/29/07 04:46 AM
Open any national news paper, web site, or business magazine and you're likely to find a story about how the real estate market is suffering and the mortgage industry is in crisis. "Suffering", "crisis", and "meltdown" are pretty sensational terms, and they certainly catch people's attention. That's the point when you're trying to sell publications. Not all real estate markets are suffering, however, and just because the mortgage industry is correcting doesn't mean that you aren't still able to find a great loan at a great rate to help you buy a great home. Oklahoma City is now one of the … (3 comments)
oklahoma city: Pouring & Snoring: Pt 2. Of Rain & Construction Processes
- 06/27/07 10:16 AM
I do my best to maintain a tight relationship with God. While membership does have its obvious privileges, including the occasional burning bush and moving a mountain here or there, unfortunately things don't always happen on our terms or time-line even under His favor. God, with this weather lately, I sure could use that staff and whatever else you gave Moses to part that Red Sea... I'd hoped that soon after my previous post, I'd be able to follow up with this second half knowing as I typed in my office that outside on job sites, bricks would be stacking and … (0 comments)
oklahoma city: Rain, Rain, Go Away! Pt. 1 Of Rain & Construction Processes
- 06/27/07 12:52 AM
Our little two year old has learned two new songs over the past several weeks: "Rain, Rain, Go Away!" and "It's Raining, It's Pouring...". Her cheerful recitations of those songs are about the only thing that's brought a smile to my face when it comes to the weather lately. The most common question I'm answering right now is "Does this rain slow you down at all in the building business?" At this point, that question seems about as rhetorical as "How 'bout this weather?" The answer is undoubtedly, "Yes, it slows us down." It's almost mind-boggling how many ways it affects … (1 comments)
There was a time when being an Apple user meant also being an outcast...someone looked down upon by those who were among the PC-using masses. "Oh, sure, they're good for graphics," they'd say, looking down their noses, often through black, thick-rimmed glasses as they snorted and nearly hyperventilated with that trademark laugh of the early geek-era. I'm a proud survivor of that geek-bullying, and I'm proud to say I've been an Apple fan boy before it was cool to be one, and I have proof. I started my software company from my dorm room my freshman year at OBU, and I … (0 comments)
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